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Quarterback Rank: #5
Overall: #39
Stafford had another injury-plagued season. He hurt his shoulder a couple different times before eventually landing on Injured Reserve. Stafford had surgery on the shoulder in late January and needs four months of recovery time. He should be ready for training camp, though, and be the No. 1 quarterback to open the season for the Lions. Stafford played well when healthy last season. He played just three games, but had seven total touchdowns to one interception and completed 59 percent of his passes. The Lions have an emerging offense, especially the passing game, which enjoyed a lot of success last season even with Stafford sidelined. Stafford's shoulder is the big question mark heading into this season. The ability is there for Stafford to succeed if healthy. Stafford has a huge arm, moves around the picket well and is a big, strong kid. His accuracy is improving as is his decision making, which is the progress you hope to see in a young quarterback.
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Stafford is a risk because of his injury history, but you have to love his upside. Taking a chance on him as a No. 2 is a risk worth taking for fantasy teams. He could produce like a true No. 1 when healthy and playing. A full season should get Stafford around 4,000 yards and 25-plus scores. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford's 2012 salary has increased by $1 million and is now scheduled to make $11.5 million because he fulfilled an escalator clause in his contract. His 2013 salary has will increase $500,000 and is scheduled to make $12 million. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford was named The Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year Saturday, Feb. 4. Stafford became one of just four quarterbacks in the history of the NFL to throw for more than 5,000 yards (5,038) and 40 touchdowns (41) in a season. 'It's an honor,' Stafford said. 'There were a lot guys up there that were deserving as well; you saw the candidates and some of the nominees, and you know how hard they worked to get back.' |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford completed 28 of 43 passes for 380 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in his playoff debut in the Wild Card game loss Saturday, Jan. 7, against the New Orleans Saints. Stafford also had a rushing touchdown in the game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Another huge day for Stafford, who has done this about every week all season. He is the real deal and an elite fantasy quarterback. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford went 36-for-59 for 520 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford had a monster finish to his breakout season. He is among the elite of the elite when it comes to fantasy quarterbacks. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford completed 29 of 36 passes in Week 16 for 373 yards and three touchdowns. His completion percentage in the game was the best ever in franchise history by a QB with at least 25 attempts. Stafford also posted his seventh 300-yard game of the season, and eighth of his career. That, too, is a franchise record. In addition, he holds the team's single-season records for completions (385), passing yards (4,518) and touchdowns (36). |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford completed 29 of 36 passes for 373 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the San Diego Chargers. Stafford now has 4,518 passing yards through 15 games, breaking a franchise record for passing yardage in a single season. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford had another huge game. He has been playing at such a high level this season, proving he is an elite fantasy quarterback. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford completed 29 of 52 passes for 391 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders. He also ran once for five yards and lost a fumble. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford had a great game. He has really enjoyed some monster games this season, carrying fantasy teams on any given Sunday. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford went 20-for-29 for 227 yards and two touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford had a solid game - not his best but he still helped fantasy teams. |
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| Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford will be making his 13th start of the season in Week 14, equaling his total number of games played in his first two injury-shortened seasons. Stafford said his ability to stay healthy this season puts to rest concerns over his durability. 'I've never had any concerns about my health,' Stafford said. 'I'm where I expected to be.' |
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| Detroit Lions WR Matthew Stafford (ankle) completed 31 of 44 passes for 408 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints. Stafford has passed for 329 or more yards in three of his past four games. His 408 yards fell just short of a career-high set in his rookie season against the Cleveland Browns, when he had 422 yards and five touchdowns Nov. 22, 2009. Stafford received treatment during the game after irritating his right ankle. |
| Fantasy Impact: Stafford played his best football in a few weeks. His finger didn't look to be bothering him at all. |
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